One killed in shooting during argument at music shop on Forest City Road, deputies say

Deputies say Larry Aikens was killed and his brother injured when a man Aikens was arguing with shot them both.

October 9, 2010|By Jeff Weiner, Orlando Sentinel

Deputies say an argument at an Orange County music shop turned deadly late Friday.

Deputies were called to a shooting at a strip mall on Forest City Road near Kennedy Avenue just before 9:40 p.m.

Investigators say a vendor at the shop, later identified as 40-year-old Larry Aikens, got into an argument with a man. When the argument became heated, deputies say the unidentified man pulled out a gun and shot Aikens.

Deputies say the suspect then shot the Aikens' brother when he tried to come to the Aikens' aid. Aikens was later pronounced dead.

The brother ran to Kathy's Wings & Subs on Forest City Road, where he called for help. By the time deputies arrived on scene, the suspect had fled in a vehicle.

Late Friday, sheriff's spokesman Capt. Angelo Nieves said homicide investigators were interviewing witnesses, trying to identify the suspect and determine what had led to the shooting.

Nieves said the second victim was hospitalized. We was listed in stable condition late Friday.

Investigators ask that anyone with information call the Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.